[Elecraft] KX1/PM (pedestrian mobile) tips: tuning the VFO while walking

[wayne burdick]

Tip #1:

If you use a lightweight whip antenna with the KX1 (Maldol AH-14, 
etc.), you can hold the KX1 with one hand and tune the VFO with your 
thumb. You can also use your thumb to push the VFO knob, which selects 
the tuning steps (10 Hz, 100 Hz, or 1 kHz). Tuning the VFO this way is 
especially useful when you're just scanning the band, looking for 
signals. If Morse audio feedback is turned on, you don't even need to 
look at the display.

Tip #2:

Holding the whip (and KX1) parallel to the ground will reduce the 
strength of all signals significantly. However, if you're listening 
while walking, this is a good way to hold the rig, as it's easy on the 
wrist. A side-benefit of the signal attenuation is that when you *do* 
hear a strong signal, chances are you have a reasonable path to that 
station, making it more likely they'll hear you if you call.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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